When the command of English is held at bay in almost every sector jobs, and better social elevation many educational initiatives see the light to bridge the gap, and one such initiative is being undertaken by B.B.C. School in Kuchaikote, Bihar. This leading educational institution has initiated a complete program among children from economically weaker sections for free English-speaking training, promising that it would open up new avenues for their success in the future.

B.B.C. School was founded in the ideal of offering quality education to the masses in the Kuchaikote area and in this line has initiated a very ambitious project of bridging the educational gaps of children from underprivileged backgrounds by imparting language skills that could help them secure better jobs and contribute to their overall social development.

The reports indicate that it is presented in the form of specially developed English-speaking classes with the purpose of attracting children who cannot afford such education. This move mainly aims at providing them with language abilities so that they can handle the contemporary working job market and become self-sufficient. A B.B.C. School official said, “Our main goal is to make the children from the financially weaker sections of society self-reliant and help them in achieving their goals for the future. Besides the English-speaking course, we will also teach them the skills of pronunciation and communication.”.

It has also assigned a team of experienced teachers who conduct these classes. The innovative, playful teaching method ensures that the child learns a language very quickly and at ease. The school tries to make the process enjoyable by creating a great learning environment, hence it is effective.

The launch of the initiative has received wide applause from the local community. Many a parent expressed their gratitude, and hopes ran high that this could bring a sea change into the lives of their children. “As we are economically weak, we were unable to admit our children in English medium schools. The initiative of the school shall give our children a new direction in life,” shared a parent.

The heads of the local community have also applauded the B.B.C. School for its initiative to change the educational landscape for the underprivileged children. According to them, this will help not just the individual student but also the community at large through a more literate and able workforce.

In fact, it is part of a much larger vision with which the B.B.C. School envisions making the educational environment in Bihar more inclusive and equitable. The school wants such initiatives to develop and spread through the region by rectifying the common barrier of language that keeps the children of the economically weaker sections subdued. According to the representative, the institution has a long-term vision with this project and is focused on the preparation of these children for a better future.

It is also in coherence with a plethora of initiatives by governments and NGOs alike, for promoting educational equity in the country. The B.B.C. School complements such efforts to be a part of the significant revolution of accessible and quality education to be provided to every child, irrespective of their socio-economic background.

The free English-speaking training initiative started by the B.B.C. School in Kuchaikote, Bihar, turned out to be a hope for many underprivileged children and their families. The school, by providing the children with necessary tools for success, is improving the individual prospects of such children and really serving the broad goal of educational equity. After time, this initiative will instigate so many good changes and help children out of the circle of poverty to aspire for a better future.